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I.T. Guaranteed started the topic Is home & contents insurance possible for home based business? in the forum Money matters 1 year, 8 months ago
Following this story in the media recently,
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-20/side-businesses-voiding-home-insurance-widespread/101246862
I ran a check on my insurance. As I run a professional desk based business with no business visitors to the home I am still covered by my home & contents policy.But my wife would like to start a cooking…[Read more]
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I.T. Guaranteed replied to the topic What would Be the best option? in the forum Starting your journey 1 year, 8 months ago
The side business after a few years is a good idea.
The only thing I would add is do not compete with your employer, nor take their clientelle, even if they want to go with you.
Your best option is to work for a general I.T. company in the area of your specialisation for a couple of years. Then go get a job with a non-I.T. company as their I.T.…[Read more] -
I.T. Guaranteed replied to the topic When do you check your email? in the forum Get productive 2 years, 4 months ago
I live and die by my response rate as I work in I.T development & support. I silence all notifications on my phone (so that I am not disturbed) EXCEPT for emails in my contacts list and those containing certain words e.g. “Program error report” or from “@ClientsDomain.com.au”
These notifications are also set to bug me every 5 minutes in case I am…[Read more]